Championship Predictions

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 October 2026

20:00

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QPR

QPR

West Ham United and QPR face off in a local derby and the Championship round nine opener, with the Hammers aiming to strengthen their promotion hopes. West Ham are regarded as the main favourites for promotion and showed plenty of character before the international break, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Millwall. Mohamadou Kante is suspended, while Joel Veltman rema ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 October 2026 at 20:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2026

13:30

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Bolton

Bolton

Norwich City will be aiming to quickly recover from their thrilling 4-3 defeat to Middlesbrough when they face Bolton Wanderers on Matchday 7. The Canaries are eyeing a third consecutive home victory and have won 50% of their last 10 matches. Norwich have been particularly impressive in front of their supporters, scoring 2.20 goals per game across their last five home fixtures, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2026 at 13:30

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2026

12:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Molineux when Wolverhampton and West Bromwich Albion face each other in the Black Country derby. Wolves aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, with Raul Jimenez scoring a late winner. However, Jimenez will miss this clash after suffering a knee injury in the EFL Cup loss to Everton. The hosts have won 50% of their last 10 matches an ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2026 at 12:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Wrexham will be looking to put their heavy 6-0 defeat to West Ham United behind them when they take on Southampton on Matchday 8. The Dragons have won just 10% of their last 10 matches and are still searching for their first home victory, with BTTS landing in all three of their recent home fixtures. Wrexham have also struggled in front of goal, scoring just 0.70 times per game ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 1-1 draw with WBA, QPR will be looking to put an end to their three-game winless run when they take on Preston North End on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops have won 40% of their last 10 matches, although their home fixtures have been more cautious, averaging just 1.50 goals. QPR have also conceded only 0.75 goals per game at home during that spell. Paul Smyth is doubt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football game at Fratton Park pits together Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers, with the hosts looking to keep their third consecutive clean sheet after playing out a goalless draw with Charlton in their last league match. Pompey have won just 30% of their last 10 matches, while their home fixtures have produced 2.50 goals on average. However, their attacking display ag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Lincoln City will be aiming to maintain their excellent momentum when they face Swansea City on Saturday afternoon, having secured back-to-back victories over Preston and Bristol City. The Imps are now eyeing a third consecutive clean sheet and have won 50% of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, their home form has been less convincing, with no wins in their las ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Burnley will be desperate to finally record their first win of the season when they welcome Derby County, looking to recover from a 3-1 defeat to Swansea. The Clarets are now on a seven-game winless run in all competitions and have failed to win any of their last 10 matches. Nicky Hayen is under big pressure as Burnley continue to struggle for form, with the hosts averaging jus ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City will be looking to build on a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Derby County, quickly bouncing back from their defeat to Norwich City. The Blues have been inconsistent lately, winning just 30% of their last 10 matches, while their home form has been particularly poor, with no wins across their last five. However, Birmingham have scored in all five of those home fixtu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Bet365 Stadium will host Stoke City and Sheffield United in an intriguing Championship clash, with the Potters looking to build on a 2-1 victory over Watford. Stoke are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, having scored 1.50 goals per game across their last 10 matches. They have also been particularly strong at home, winning 50% of their last six while conceding ju ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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West Ham

West Ham

There will be fireworks when Millwall and West Ham United face each other in a highly anticipated London derby in Championship round eight. This will be the first meeting between the two sides since February 2012, when West Ham secured a 2-1 victory. The Lions produced a fine display in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough and are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Mill ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Cardiff City will be desperate to finally record their first win of the season when they welcome Charlton Athletic, looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bolton. The Bluebirds were unfortunate not to take something from that game after producing 1.78 xG. Cardiff have won only 20% of their last 10 matches, although their home fixtures have been much more productive, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

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6 November 2026 • 08:58 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
PortsmouthPortsmouthStoke CityStoke City07/11/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityNorwichNorwich07/11/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamWolvesWolves07/11/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonSheffield UnitedSheffield United07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CardiffCardiffBurnleyBurnley07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRLincolnLincoln07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWest HamWest Ham07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySwanseaSwansea07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.65
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.94
30.6 min/Goal (497 Goals in 169 matches)
44% Clean Sheets (74 times out of 169 matches)
62% Both Teams Scored (105 times out of 169 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 16%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 62%
Under 4.5 84%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.14
Shots / Match (Home) 14.75
Shots / Match (Away) 12.39
Fouls Per Match 21.81
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.61
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.2
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 705

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Southampton 14 8 4 2 29 14 +15 28 WDWWD
2 Middlesbrough 14 8 4 2 30 19 +11 28 WDWWL
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 14 8 3 3 25 17 +8 27 WDWWW
4 Birmingham City 14 7 5 2 26 13 +13 26 WWLWW
5 Swansea City 14 8 2 4 21 16 +5 26 WLLWL
6 Stoke City 14 8 2 4 22 17 +5 26 LWDWW
7 West Bromwich Albion 14 7 4 3 20 15 +5 25 WWDWD
8 West Ham United 14 6 5 3 36 21 +15 23 WWLLD
9 Portsmouth 14 6 4 4 19 16 +3 22 WDWDW
10 Sheffield United 14 6 4 4 20 17 +3 22 LWDWW
11 Queens Park Rangers 14 5 6 3 22 17 +5 21 WLWLD
12 Norwich City 14 6 0 8 27 24 +3 18 LLWWW
13 Millwall 14 5 3 6 23 24 -1 18 LDLWL
14 Blackburn Rovers 14 5 3 6 20 22 -2 18 WLWLL
15 Bristol City 14 5 3 6 16 19 -3 18 LLDWL
16 Wrexham 14 4 5 5 17 19 -2 17 LWLLW
17 Bolton Wanderers 15 5 2 8 20 29 -9 17 DLLWL
18 Cardiff City 14 3 6 5 22 23 -1 15 WDWLD
19 Lincoln City 14 4 3 7 14 24 -10 15 LDWLL
20 Watford 14 4 2 8 13 23 -10 14 LWLLW
21 Charlton Athletic 14 3 5 6 11 22 -11 14 DLLLL
22 Burnley 14 1 7 6 18 26 -8 10 DLLDD
23 Derby County 15 2 4 9 14 30 -16 10 LDLLW
24 Preston North End 14 1 2 11 12 30 -18 5 LLDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
03/11/2026, 19:45 Portsmouth 3 - 1 Swansea City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Preston North End 2 - 3 Sheffield United
03/11/2026, 19:45 Watford 1 - 0 Lincoln City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Stoke City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 1 Burnley
03/11/2026, 19:45 Derby County 0 - 4 Norwich City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
03/11/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Millwall
03/11/2026, 20:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Southampton
04/11/2026, 19:45 Wrexham 2 - 0 Middlesbrough
04/11/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 3 - 3 West Ham United
04/11/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/11/2026, 20:00 Derby County 3 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
07/11/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth - Stoke City
07/11/2026, 12:30 Bristol City - Norwich City
07/11/2026, 12:30 Wrexham - Wolverhampton Wanderers
07/11/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Sheffield United
07/11/2026, 15:00 Cardiff City - Burnley
07/11/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion - Millwall
07/11/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Lincoln City
07/11/2026, 15:00 Watford - Middlesbrough
07/11/2026, 15:00 Preston North End - Southampton
07/11/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers - West Ham United
07/11/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City - Swansea City

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